Erica

Meaning of Erica

Erica means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." It's the feminine form of Eric.

Erica has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Erica

After ranking as high as #102 in 2000, Erica has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Erica

• Erica Jong
  American novelist and poet
• Erica Durance
  Canadian actress (Smallville)
• Erica Mena
  American television personality
• Erica Wiebe
  Canadian Olympic wrestler
• Erica Leerhsen
  American actress

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Questions about the name Erica

What does the name Erica mean?

Erica means erica means "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." it's the feminine form of eric, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Erica a boy's or a girl's name?

Erica is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Erica?

Erica did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Erica most popular?

Erica peaked at #102 in 2000.